Cecilia Abbott, Greg Abbott's Wife And Net Worth - 5 Fast Facts

Cecilia Abbott has been a Principal, Vice-principal, and teacher at Several Catholic Schools.

From 1996 to 2001, she served as the principal of the Cathedral School of Saint Mary.

After principal, she served as Managing Director of Community Relations from 2004 to 2013 for a health care company.

Currently, she serves on the Cathedral School of Saint Mary Advisory Board. she is also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels Central Texas.

She has served on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Texas Regional Office advisory boards.

Cecilia Abbott is also a member of the Women's Symphony League of Austin and the Principals center at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Mrs. Abbott is most passionate about Texas and Philanthropy. she has partnered with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Cecilia has also cooperated with the Governors Child Sex Trafficking Team.

Greg Abbott is a former Jurist, politician, and 48th governor of Texas since 2015. He was the third Republican to serve as attorney general of Texas.

Husband Cecilia is a member of the Republican party and served as the 50th attorney general of Texas from 2002 to 2015.

Greg was born on November 13, 1957. he graduated from Duncanville High School.

Abbott completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

Also, he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Abbot met his wife at the University of Texas.

Greg earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Vanderbilt University Law School. Between 1984 to 1992, he went to private practice.

Greg Abbott began his career as a state trial judge in the 129th District Court for three years. Later, the governor appointed him to the Texas Supreme Court.

In 2002, Abbott defeated former Austin mayor and former state senator Kirk Watson.

During the 2006 general election, he was challenged by David Van Os, who had been his opponent in the 1998 election for State Court.

He won the general election for a second term with 60% to Van Os's 37%. Again in 2010, he ran for a third term.

Abbott defeated the Democratic nominee, Barbara Ann Radnofsky, with 64% of the vote.

Governor Rick Perry announced that he would not go for the fourth term, then Greg made his candidacy for governor of texas in  2014.

Greg raised more money for his campaign than other politicians. He faced Wendy Davis and won the Republican primary election in 2014 with 91.5% of the vote.

He ran for re-election as lieutenant governor. Abbot defeated Lupe Valdez with 91.5% of the vote.

Abbott married Cecilia Phalen Abbott in San Antonio in 1981. Greg's wife is the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants.

Greg's father, Calvin Rodger Abbott, was a Stockbroker and insurance agent, and his mother, Doris Lechristia Jacks Abbott, was a housewife.

His parents moved to Longview when Greg was six years old. After living six years in Longview, they moved to Duncanville.

Abbott's father died of a heart attack, and his mother started working in a natural state office.

Cecilia and her husband are proud parents to her daughter, Audrey. The Greg family lives in Austin with the First dogs of Texas, Pancake, and Peaches.

Greg Abbott's estimated net worth is $23 million. His primary source of income is as a politician and attorney.

He owns over six real estate properties and includes Cash Reserves of over $five million stored securely in banks.

Also, Greg owns an investment portfolio of 8 stocks valued at $2 million. As the governor, his annual estimated salary is $285,000.

Social Media

Greg is active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Facebook account: Greg Abbott

Greg has 1.5M followers on his Facebook. He shares more information about Texas and other political issues.

Instagram account: govabbott

He has 70.3k followers on his Instagram, which may increase.

Twitter account: @GregAbbott_TX

On his Twitter account, he has 829k followers.

1. Paralyzed Below the Waist

He is the first disabled governor of Texas. An Oak tree fell on him when he was out jogging, and he is paralyzed below the waist.

2. He served As Attorney General of Texas.

Greg was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. To run for the position of Lieutenant governor of Texas, he resigned from his position.

3. Greg Studied Business Administration Before going into Law

Abbott studied business administration at the University of Texas. After his undergraduate degree, he studied Juris Doctor at the Vanderbilt University Law School.

4. He Opposes Same-Sex Marriage

He jas voiced opposition to same-sex marriage. His state ban on sex toys and brought up arguments that should be familiar to anyone.

5. Greg Abbott Signed Bill to Allow Faith-Based Groups

He signed a bill that let faith-based groups work with the state, and the account could also be used to distinguish against LGBT people.